Montecasino Teatro

The range of productions hosted by Johannesburg's Montecasino Teatro since it opened in 2007 includes Broadway musicals, ballet productions, ice shows, international jazz concerts, comedy events, opera performances, gospel shows, rock concerts and much more.

Did you know?

The Montecasino Teatro has had an average occupancy of over 80% since it opened its doors in 2007.

The Montecasino Teatro opened its doors with an enthralling production of Disney’s The Lion King in May 2007. Since then, this Johannesburg theatre has welcomed over two million patrons and established a reputation as a significant contributor to the theatrical arts in South Africa.

The Teatro is helping to grow theatre audiences in the country with productions that include musicals, ballet, comedy shows, ice shows, opera and more. Many of the productions cannot be seen anywhere else in Africa.

The Teatro has hosted top international productions such as Grease, Mamma Mia!, Chicago, Cats, Dreamgirls, High School Musical, Riverdance, Lord of the Dance, Beauty and the Beast, The Phantom of the Opera, Sunset Boulevard, The Imperial Ice Stars’ Nutcrackeron Ice, Swan Lake on Ice and Cinderella on Ice. The Teatro has also hosted some of South Africa’s top theatre producers including Pieter Toerien, Hazel Feldman and Big Concerts.

The theatre can accommodate over 1 800 people at full capacity, making it the largest theatre in the country. While many of productions staged at the Teatro have had 100% South African casts, other performers have come from as far afield as Russia, the United Kingdom, India, China, Australia, Ireland, Portugal and the United States of America.

The many awards its cast and production teams win at the annual South African Naledi Theatre Awards, including accolades for set design, lighting design and sound design, underscore the Teatro's reputation. It has also been voted the Best Theatre In Johannesburg in 2010 and 2011.

Along with its great shows, the Teatro's location within the Montecasino complex, with its shops, hotels, restaurants, bars, casino, cinemas, clubs and live events, make this Johannesburg theatre a 'one-stop' shop for people looking for entertainment in the city.

Travel tips & Planning info

Who to contact

Montecasino Teatro
Tel: +27 (0)11 510 7472

Montecasino Bird Gardens
Tel: +27 (0)11 511 1864

How to get here

Montecasino is located on Montecasino Boulevard on the corner of William Nicol and Witkoppen Roads in Fourways, Johannesburg. From the multi-storey parking area, take the lift down, pass the casino area and continue towards the restaurants. From there the walkway goes to the foyer of the theatre.

Where to stay

Montecasino has three hotels: the Palazzo, the Southern Sun Montecasino and the SunSquare Montecasino. They all offer show and stay packages.

What to eat

The Teatro has two fully stocked bars. Sweets, chocolates, a small selection of savoury items, bottled water and non-alcoholic beverages are available for purchase at the stands in the foyer. There are also over 30 restaurants in the Montecasino complex.

What's happening

For what's on at the theatre, keep an eye on the Montecasino Teatro website. Early booking for musicals is essential as they tend to sell-out very quickly.

Modal title

Email address

Full name

Twitter handle

Blogger's website

Your chance of being chosen as a #MeetSouthAfrica blogger will be much higher if you create a social profile on Webfluential - this allows us to see just how influential you are. Click submit to continue to Webfluential

Email Address *

Full name *

Company name *

For your travel company to be part of the #MeetSouthAfrica Blogger trips, you need to be registered on the South African Travel Directory. If you are, well done! If not, please register your company. You will be redirected as soon as you click submit.